Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections Flashcards
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During a pre-trip inspection, what must a 7D driver verify about the school bus mirrors?
Answer: That all required mirrors are present, properly adjusted, and provide the required fields of view
All required mirrors must be present, adjusted correctly, and provide the mandated fields of view to ensure the driver can see the danger zones around the bus.
What must a driver check regarding the school bus stop-arm during a pre-trip inspection?
Answer: That it operates correctly, extends fully, and the alternating red lights flash when deployed
The stop-arm must extend fully and the flashing red lights must operate correctly — these are mandatory safety systems for loading and unloading.
During a school bus pre-trip inspection, the driver notices a crack in the windshield in the driver's direct line of sight. What is the correct action?
Answer: Remove the bus from service and report the defect
A windshield crack in the driver's line of sight is a safety defect requiring the vehicle to be removed from service until repaired.
What is the purpose of checking the floor and aisle of the school bus during a pre-trip inspection?
Answer: To ensure there are no objects, torn flooring, or debris that could cause students to trip or block exits
The driver must ensure the aisle and floor are free of hazards that could cause trips, falls, or block emergency exits.
What brake check must a school bus driver perform before leaving the yard?
Answer: Apply the service brakes at 5 mph to check for pulling or grinding, and test the parking brake
Drivers must perform a low-speed brake application to check for pulling, grabbing, or grinding, and must verify the parking brake holds.
During a post-trip inspection, why must a driver physically walk to the rear of the bus?
Answer: To ensure no student has been left on the bus — including sleeping or hiding children
Physically walking to the rear forces the driver to check every row and ensures no child has been accidentally left on the bus.